What does "ladder" mean?

"Ladder" means: A tool with steps used to climb up high. Example: "He climbed the ladder to fix the roof."

How do you say ladder in Hebrew and Spanish?

In Hebrew, ladder is סולם. In Spanish, it is escalera de mano.

How do you pronounce "ladder"?

Ladder is pronounced /ˈlædər/. It is a noun. You can hear a native speaker say it on this page.

Ladder — Meaning for Kids, with Picture, Audio & Hebrew

ladder

/ˈlædər/

noun

A tool with steps used to climb up high

“He climbed the ladder to fix the roof.”

סולם

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Ladder is a noun in the home & furniture category. It is a intermediate (ages 9-10) word, meaning "A tool with steps used to climb up high" In Hebrew, ladder translates to סולם.

Example Sentences

Dad climbed the ladder to hang the Christmas lights on the roof.
The firefighter used a long ladder to rescue the cat from the tree.
In the game, you slide down snakes and climb up ladders.

Did You Know? In many cultures, it is considered bad luck to walk under a ladder. This superstition goes back to ancient Egypt, where people believed that a ladder leaning against a wall formed a sacred triangle and walking through it was disrespectful. Ladders have been around for at least 10,000 years!